Vacant Land sold in Hawston, Hermanus

Vacant stand with a challenge

THE STAND HAS NO SERVICES OR ROAD ACCESS AND IS SITUATED IN THE WATERLOGGED WETLANDS
HENCE THE REDUCED PRICE

On offer in Hawston is this stand of 632 m2 situated in the waterlogged wetlands. Hawston is situated on the Western (Cape Town) side of Hermanus and it is about 12km from the town center.

In terms of wetlands mapping the entire property falls within a wetland. Prior approval from the Breede Olifants Catchment Management Agency must be obtained before development can take place.
Proposed development within proximity to a classified watercourse (wetland/river)

During a 2022 building plan submission process the Breede Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (BGCMA) indicated that all developments within a wetland as indicated on the National Wetlands v5 map, require authorization from the BGCMA before construction. The applicable legislation requiring the authorization is cited in the National Water Act,36 of 1998: S21c&I water uses:
S21c – Impeding or diverting the flow of water: whether surface or groundwater (through foundations and infilling);
S21i – Altering the bed, banks, or characteristics of a watercourse. (This means any characteristic of the watercourse, of which a wetland is part of, that would be changed or altered by the proposed building.)

The authorization Process
A South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) accredited professional must complete a Risk Matrix and submit this to the BGCMA for the proposed development. The EMS officials are not SACNASP accredited and therefore cannot conduct site visits to verify the presence or absence of a wetland or complete the Risk Matrix required for submission to the BGCMA for the proposed construction.

The stand location is indicated in the pictures, you are welcome to go and view and make your assessment should you want to take on this challenge.

All costs and procedures relating to the above will fall on the buyer.
Rawson Properties or the seller will not be held liable should the above procedures be declined.